ORGANISATIONS & COMMUNITIES
Help more people feel comfortable contributing.
Most teams aren’t short on ideas.
Sometimes they’re short on environments where people feel comfortable saying them.
There are people who think deeply, notice important things and have valuable perspectives — but hesitate when the room becomes louder, faster or more confident.
Community ArtReach delivers creative communication and confidence workshops that make participation feel more human.
For people who hate “networking”.
And icebreakers.
And being told to “put yourself out there”.
And workshops where the person holding the marker talks for three hours about communication.
Our programs use creativity, storytelling, reflection and practical activities to help participants practise communication without turning the room into a performance competition.
What we can explore
- speaking up in groups
- explaining ideas clearly
- storytelling
- presenting
- authentic communication
- creative thinking
- confidence contributing in meetings
- connection across teams
- recognising different communication styles
- sharing professional experiences
- emerging leadership voice
- community participation
Programs
Confident Communication
Helping participants contribute ideas, communicate more comfortably and navigate situations where attention is on them. Practical, human and free of power poses.
Storytelling at Work
Practical storytelling tools for communicating ideas, experiences and impact — in ways that actually land.
Finding Your Leadership Voice
For emerging leaders who want to communicate with clarity without adopting somebody else’s version of leadership. Your voice. Your way.
Community Voices
Creative facilitation for councils, community organisations and groups wanting to strengthen participation, connection and expression across their communities.
Communication doesn’t have to become corporate.
The goal isn’t to teach everyone to sound the same.
It is to give more people the confidence and tools to contribute in ways that feel natural, thoughtful and genuinely theirs.
What would you like people to feel more comfortable doing?
Tell us about your organisation, community or team and we’ll explore what might work.
You might also be interested in our programs for schools and young people, individual confidence programs or our story.
Frequently asked questions
Do your accept NDIS funding?
We accept NDIS funding if your are plan/self-managed.
Please advise if this is something you require and we can supply the relevant NDIS line to bill you for via invoice.
Can I cancel and get a refund?
Our goal is for every client to feel completely satisfied with our service, whether that be our workshops, events or peer support. If this isn’t the case, let us know and we’ll do our best to work with you to make it right.
What is Draw Your (S)words?
Draw Your (S)words is more than just a monthly spoken word event. It is a place where we proudly offer a platform for all to share their stories, connect in a safe space and feel included. It is more of a family.
There is never any pressure to perform at our events or workshops, your work is sacred to you and we will respect if you don't want to share.
Is your workshop content accessible?
Yes, we believe accessibility and inclusion should be the bare minimum. Our content is designed by and for neurodivergent folks. And all DYS events are held in wheelchair accessible spaces.
What will I need to attend a workshop?
An open mind, something to write with/on and your willingness to brave the vulnerability that poetry offers.